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thumbhole

noun thumb·hole \ˈthəm-ˌhōl\

Definition of THUMBHOLE

1
:  an opening in which to insert the thumb
2
:  a hole in a wind musical instrument opened or closed by the thumb
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First Known Use of THUMBHOLE

1859

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